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" I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that I, as well as Ctesiphon, am a party to this proceeding, and that it is a matter of no less concern to me. It is painful and grievous to be deprived of anything, especially by the act of one's enemy; but... "
The works of Demosthenes, tr., with notes by C.R. Kennedy - Page 10
by Demosthenes - 1855
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The Olynthiac: And Other Public Orations of Demosthenes

Demosthenes - 1857 - 432 pages
...account of my conduct and measures, I shall be forced to speak frequently of myself. I will endeavor then to do so with all becoming modesty: what I am...to me. It is painful and grievous to be deprived of any thing, especially by the act of one's enemy ; but your good-will and affection are the heaviest...
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The Orations of Demosthenes: On the Crown and On the Embassy

Demosthenes - 1865 - 418 pages
...necessity of the case, will be fairly chargeable to my oppouent who has instituted such a prosecution.3 I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that...precisely as they are the greatest prize to gain. Such being the matters at stake in this cause, I conjure and implore you all alike, to hear my defence...
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The Orations of Demosthenes on the Crown and on the Embassy, Volume 2

Demosthenes - 1884 - 434 pages
...necessity of the case, will be fairly chargeable to my opponent who has instituted such a prosecution.3 I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that...to me. It is painful and grievous to be deprived of any thing, especially by the act of one's enemy ; but your good-will and affection are the heaviest...
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A Library of Universal Literature: Greek orators.- v. 2. Roman orators.- v ...

Speeches, addresses, etc - 1900 - 456 pages
...opponent, who has instituted such a prosecution. I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that 1, as well as Ctesiphon, am a party to this proceeding,...precisely as they are the greatest prize to gain. Such being the matters at stake in this cause, I conjure and implore you all alike, to hear my defence...
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Orations: Greek orators

Speeches, addresses, etc - 1900 - 456 pages
...opponent, who has instituted such a prosecution. I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that 1, as well as Ctesiphon, am a party to this proceeding,...precisely as they are the greatest prize to gain. Such being the matters at stake in this cause, I conjure and implore you all alike, to hear my defence...
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Orations of Demosthenes: Translated by Charles Rann Kennedy, with a Critical ...

Demosthenes - Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek - 1900 - 522 pages
...necessity of the 147 case will be fairly chargeable to my opponent who has instituted such a prosecution.3 I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that...matter of no less concern to me. It is painful and o, grievous to be deprived of anything, especially by the act >- • of one's enemy; but lyour good-will...
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The World's Best Orations: From the Earliest Period to the Present ..., Volume 5

David Josiah Brewer - Speeches, addresses, etc - 1901 - 450 pages
...necessity of the case will be fairly chargeable to my opponent who has instituted such a prosecution. I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that I, as well as Ktesiphon, am a party to this proceeding, and that it is a matter of no less concern to me. It is painful...
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Masterpieces of Eloquence: Famous Orations of Great World Leaders ..., Volume 1

Mayo Williamson Hazeltine - Speeches, addresses, etc - 1905 - 456 pages
...opponent, who has instituted such a prosecution. I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that 1, as well as Ctesiphon, am a party to this proceeding,...precisely as they are the greatest prize to gain. Such being the matters at stake in this cause, I conjure and implore you all alike, to hear my defence...
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The World's Famous Orations, Volume 1

William Jennings Bryan - Speeches, addresses, etc - 1906 - 278 pages
...necessity of the case, will be fairly chargeable to my opponent, who has instituted such a prosecution. I think, men of the jury, you will all agree that...be deprived of anything, especially by the act of one 's enemy ; but your good will and affection are the heaviest loss, precisely as they are the greatest...
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The Making of an Orator

John O'Connor Power - Oratory - 1906 - 386 pages
...the odious task of praising himself. To assure the jury that their goodwill and affection would be the heaviest loss precisely as they are the greatest prize to gain, is not too bald a compliment. And the introduction is remarkable throughout for its modesty, and deference...
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